Restoration Project
Atlanta Blasting Pro’s Featured Restoration Project
September 2026
Overview
Our client [a private cement manufacturer] was seeking to restore several 3000 gallon cement silos to use at their cement manufacturing facilities. The goal of the project was to restore the exterior metal surfaces of the slios to make them look brand new. The cost to restore the silos for this client was fractional compared to the cost to pruchase new equipment saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Goals of the Project
- Remove years of corrosion, cement, deteriorated paint and rust from the metal surfaces
- Prepare the metal surfaces for new coatings
- Re-coat and Re-decal the silos to enter them back into their fleet for usage
- See step by step details of the restoration process below the before and after photos & video
Before and After Pictures of the work: CLICK LINK FOR VIDEO
Before
After
Cement Manufacturing Silo restoration project
Our client [a private cement manufacturer] was seeking to restore several 3000 gallon cement silos to use at their cement manufacturing facilities. The goal of the project was to restore the exterior metal surfaces of the slios to make them look brand new. The cost to restore the silos for this client was fractional compared to the cost to pruchase new equipment saving the company hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Phase 1: Comprehensive Surface Preparation & Contaminant Removal
The restoration begins with the systematic extraction of legacy coatings, accumulated cement scale, and advanced oxidation from the silo’s exterior metallic infrastructure.
- Methodology: High-velocity abrasive blasting utilizing premium recycled crushed glass media, sustained at a operational pressure of 120 PSI.
- Objective: Achieve a stringent SSPC-SP 10 (Near-White Blast Cleaning) surface profile. This precise mechanical anchoring profile is critical for maximizing subsequent coating adhesion and long-term performance.
Phase 2: Metallurgical Stabilization & Corrosion Mitigation
Immediately following the mechanical profile creation, the exposed substrate is stabilized against environmental variables.
- Methodology: Uniform application of a specialized, high-performance Rust Inhibitor across all freshly blasted metallic surfaces.
- Objective: Eliminate the risk of immediate flash rust while deeply saturating the substrate with advanced corrosion-prevention properties to halt future degradation.
Phase 3: High-Durability Primer Application
With the substrate fully stabilized and profiled, the primary protective barrier is established.
- Methodology: Precision spray application of two (2) comprehensive coats of Sherwin-Williams Kem Kromik® primer.
- Objective: Formulate a robust chemical and physical bond that serves as the foundation for the final protective layers.
Phase 4: High-Performance Topcoat Architecture
The final phase seals the restoration under a premium, weather-resistant aesthetic and protective shield.
- Methodology: Following the manufacturer-specified curing window of the primer, technicians apply two (2) coats of Sherwin-Williams Exterior SuperPaint® Gloss White.
- Objective: Ensure maximum UV resistance, weatherproofing, and a pristine professional finish. The system is permitted to undergo a final cure for a designated duration of [XX] hours prior to asset deployment.
| Phase | Process Stage | Specifications & Media | Target Standard / Output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Surface Preparation | Recycled Crushed Glass (Abrasive Blasting at 120 PSI) | SSPC-SP 10 Near-White Metal Profile |
| Step 2 | Substrate Stabilization | Industrial-Grade Rust Inhibitor | Flash Rust Prevention & Corrosion Mitigation |
| Step 3 | Primer Coating | Two (2) Coats of Sherwin-Williams Kem Kromik® | Foundation Adhesion Layer |
| Step 4 | Technical Topcoating | Two (2) Coats of Sherwin-Williams SuperPaint® (Gloss White) | UV Protection, Weatherproofing & Final [XX]-Hour Cure |
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